Why does the Church place the martyrdom of Saint Stephen immediately after Christmas Day? Father Mark Baron, MIC explains that the tenderness of Bethlehem and the violence of Stephen’s death belong to the same mystery: salvation. Christmas is not only the birth of a child; it is the coming of divine light into a darkened world — a light that saves, but also confronts.

Father Dan Cambra, MIC, shares the story of St. Philomena, the powerful intercessor and martyr whose bones were discovered in the catacombs.

Saint Valentine, whose feast day we celebrate on Feb. 14, is arguably the most famous saint whom no one really knows much about. Well, not for long. We invite you to view Fr. Dan Cambra, MIC's tribute to this great Catholic martyr.